January wildcard

slingerz · 22-01-2014 10:21AM

If Mata joins United how many are going to bring him straight in?

FHFC · 22-01-2014 10:32AM

8-10 wrote: »

I like that team. I'd prefer Rooney in there allowing a better 4th mid or Baines, but it's something different.

One thing I'd say is to change Bruce to a better 3.9 player, Baker or Whittaker most likely

Thanks for the feedback.

If Rooney is returning well when rvp back thay switch could be made.

Bruce is only there as Chester injured. Any word on him? I'd swap him straight back if fit.

FHFC · 22-01-2014 10:38AM

FHFC wrote: »

Bruce is only there as Chester injured. Any word on him? I'd swap him straight back if fit.

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-rocked-injured-James-Chester-ruled/story-20473243-detail/story.html

Nuts to that. In these circumstances why would you not go with Bruce to get a safe qay into Hull defence?

22-01-2014 10:47AM

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

...
In total, Mata played around 80% of available minutes in the league (otherwise, injured, rotated, rested for European games). Assuming similar usage by Moyes, we can expect him to play in around 1150 minutes between now and the end of the season.
....

Good post other than this bit, Mata hasn't played anywhere near enough football this season to require rest.

Utd won't be going the distance in Europe.

If Mata ends up at UTD he'll play almost every game.

In effect, you've taken my 80% and turned it into 64% to make your point valid.

The "fairest" assumption is that it lies somewhere in the middle.

alchemist33 · 22-01-2014 11:03AM

slingerz wrote: »

If Mata joins United how many are going to bring him straight in?

It's quite likely I will. He'd be my main differential outside the six necessary players mentioned on this thread earlier.

8-10 · 22-01-2014 11:09AM

FHFC wrote: »

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-rocked-injured-James-Chester-ruled/story-20473243-detail/story.html

Nuts to that. In these circumstances why would you not go with Bruce to get a safe qay into Hull defence?

No that's fair enough if you want Hull coverage. I just don't rate him as a player. Baker is my pick of the 3.9's.

FHFC · 22-01-2014 11:36AM

8-10 wrote: »

No that's fair enough if you want Hull coverage. I just don't rate him as a player. Baker is my pick of the 3.9's.

Yeah, its for Hull as a home defence. Villa would def not be my pick for a defence.

I'll be rotating between usually one of Bruce, Ward, Januzaj and Gnabry/Noone as the other 9 outfield pretty much need to be in the team every week barring injury/suspension.

Mr.Prodston · 22-01-2014 11:55AM

FHFC wrote: »

Yeah, its for Hull as a home defence. Villa would def not be my pick for a defence.

I'll be rotating between usually one of Bruce, Ward, Januzaj and Gnabry/Noone as the other 9 outfield pretty much need to be in the team every week barring injury/suspension.

I've been thinking about Bruce as my cheap, cheap defender. 3.9 and was starting even before Chester's injury.

Who_8_Paul? · 22-01-2014 12:12PM

For those without Ward or Gabbidon, Mariappa is 4m and has played the last 8 games for Palace, not sure if he's in for someone injured though or what

Swiper the fox · 22-01-2014 01:06PM

I haven't got Ward in yet as I haven't played my wildcard and cheap defenders are never priority transfers for me for whatever reason, he seems to be close to scoring every single week on Match of the Day, can't finish to save his life but seems to be a dab hand at getting on the end of crosses etc, only a matter of time before he has a 15 pointer, just hope I own him and play him that week.

SpaceCowb0y · 22-01-2014 01:38PM

Why do more people on this forum seem to prefer Ward to Gabbidon? i've had Danny since nearly the start and while Crystal Palace started off poor he has been a fantastic points earner! has Ward earned more bps or something cuz Gabbidon gets his fair share too!

FHFC · 22-01-2014 01:41PM

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Why do more people on this forum seem to prefer Ward to Gabbidon? i've had Danny since nearly the start and while Crystal Palace started off poor he has been a fantastic points earner! has Ward earned more bps or something cuz Gabbidon gets his fair share too!

Mainly because Ward has been playing out of position in midfield of late and therefore in a good position to get attacking points and pass completion counting towards bonus.

roryc · 22-01-2014 01:51PM

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Why do more people on this forum seem to prefer Ward to Gabbidon? i've had Danny since nearly the start and while Crystal Palace started off poor he has been a fantastic points earner! has Ward earned more bps or something cuz Gabbidon gets his fair share too!

I changed in the wildcard as Ward was £0.1m cheaper, and seems to have moved into midfield.

SpaceCowb0y · 22-01-2014 01:57PM

roryc wrote: »

I changed in the wildcard as Ward was £0.1m cheaper, and seems to have moved into midfield.

Ah i see, i can't say i watch too many Palace games so i hadn't realised Ward was playing further up the pitch! Well that explains everything so!

skippy15 · 22-01-2014 11:00PM

Think i've nearly settled my wildcard team- with one obvious risk!

Boruc
Kos Coleman Kolarov
Silva Hazard Ramsay MATA
Suarez Aguero Ade

Mannone Sterling Ward Bruce
Mata to united is worth the risk I feel as don't fully trust Jan or Rooney for points and want united cover
Don't mind holding Ramsay for week or two longer-
Otherwise I would re work mata/ Kol/ Sterling- opinions please?

skippy15 · 22-01-2014 11:00PM

Think i've nearly settled my wildcard team- with one obvious risk!

Boruc
Kos Coleman Kolarov
Silva Hazard Ramsay MATA
Suarez Aguero Ade

Mannone Sterling Ward Bruce
Mata to united is worth the risk I feel as don't fully trust Jan or Rooney for points and want united cover
Don't mind holding Ramsay for week or two longer-
Otherwise I would re work mata/ Kol/ Sterling- opinions please?

bezuaua · 22-01-2014 11:48PM

Why Eto'o is not considered in any WC team ? He's really crossing my mind!...

Danger781 · 23-01-2014 01:35AM

bezuaua wrote: »

Why Eto'o is not considered in any WC team ? He's really crossing my mind!...

1. Not including the United game, he has had 13 shots off target, and 9 shots on target. He managed to only score 3 times from 22 shots. Compare that to, for example, Adebayor. 8 shots on target and 3 off target. He scored 5 goals with only 11 attempts.

2. Again, not including the United game he has only 640 minutes this season and scored 42 points. That works out at roughly 1 points per 15.25 minutes played. Again, comparing to Adebayor, who has only had 553 minutes this season which works out at roughly 1 points per 11 minutes.

3. He has played a full 90 minutes only 3 times this season

The only thing he has going for him really is the fact that Torres is injured. Jose doesn't seem to like Ba all too much so Eto'o should be first choice for now.

Danger781 · 23-01-2014 02:57AM

Trying to work out a team with Mata in it.. Likely means I'll be sticking with Silva over Yaya Touré.. :eek:

Chambers seem to have almost nailed down his spot at the back, but I'm unsure about him.

I do have one way of freeing up funds.. It pains me to say it.. But I could bank the 0.9 profit I've made from Coleman :eek:

HighClass · 23-01-2014 04:44AM

Finally played it. This is looking like the finished squad!

Szczesny
Mert, Fonte, Olsson
Yaya, Mata, Cabaye, Henderson
Suarez, Ade, Aguero

Subs: Davis, Ramsey, Bennett, McNaughton.

Would it be madness to leave Aguero out of the team? If I bring in Sturraidge instead of him the team would be,

Szczesny
Mert, Terry, Jagielka
Yaya, Mata, Cabaye, Henderson
Suarez, Ade, Sturraidge

Subs: Davis, Ramsey, Gabbidon, McNaughton.

G1032 · 23-01-2014 06:29AM

HighClass wrote: »

Would it be madness to leave Aguero out of the team?

Yes

miller82 · 23-01-2014 12:52PM

is this the last weekend for the WC ?

Dempsey · 23-01-2014 12:57PM

miller82 wrote: »

is this the last weekend for the WC ?

No

8-10 · 23-01-2014 01:22PM

Dempsey wrote: »

No

Yes

Edit: just so it's clear, you can't use it past 11.30am next Saturday. This is the last full weekend to use it.

Dempsey · 23-01-2014 01:26PM

I was thinking gameweeks, my bad

extra gravy · 23-01-2014 01:35PM

Maybe next year this thread could start with the wildcard rules and dates clearly laid out. Would make it easier for people to get info and stop the rest of the thread being clogged up with the same questions over and over.

Dempsey · 23-01-2014 01:42PM

extra gravy wrote: »

Maybe next year this thread could start with the wildcard rules and dates clearly laid out. Would make it easier for people to get info and stop the rest of the thread being clogged up with the same questions over and over.

Or they could actually go check the rules on the FPL website instead of coming on here to be spoonfed information

CrabieCrawford · 23-01-2014 01:45PM

Any suggestions?

Szczesney
Mertesacker Coleman Bruce Mariappa Baker
Yaya Ramsey Mata Januzaj Brady
Suarez Aguero Sturridge.

No Chelsea cover, but hard to work around that

8-10 · 23-01-2014 02:07PM

CrabieCrawford wrote: »

Any suggestions?

Szczesney
Mertesacker Coleman Bruce Mariappa Baker
Yaya Ramsey Mata Januzaj Brady
Suarez Aguero Sturridge.

No Chelsea cover, but hard to work around that

Downgrade Sturridge, you need at least 1 Chelsea player. Really should be Hazard but if not him then Oscar, Cech, Azpilicueta, Willian or Terry would be the ones to look at. I'd go Cech in your situation. Who is your reserve keeper? Anything in the bank?

CrabieCrawford · 23-01-2014 02:30PM

Can do a 3-5-2

Szczesney //Davis
Mertesacker Coleman Bruce //Mariappa Baker
Yaya Ramsey Mata Januzaj Hazard
Suarez Aguero //Mason

or Januzaj>Brady, Mason>Chamakh

January wildcard

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